| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $179.97 | 8.585% | $195.4204 | $195.42 | $195.40 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.71 | 5.682% | $55.705 | $55.71 | $55.70 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.84 | 11.320% | $37.6707 | $37.67 | $37.65 | $37.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.63 | 5.557% | $62.9436 | $62.94 | $62.95 | $62.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.54 | 4.395% | $85.1237 | $85.12 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.39 | 7.445% | $216.3835 | $216.38 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.29 | 6.402% | $242.9051 | $242.91 | $242.90 | $242.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $837.37 | $896.1520 | $896.15 | $896.10 | $896.10 | |